Edward R. Merchant

Edward R. Merchant is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the banking and financial services sectors. Currently serving as Vice President and Head of BFS Consulting Americas at Cognizant Technology Solutions since November 2010, Merchant leads a team of specialists in implementing technology solutions within the BFS ecosystem. Previous roles include Acting Chief Technology Officer for Banking and Capital Markets at Cognizant, Global Head of Capital Markets Solutions at Capgemini, and various leadership positions at ABN AMRO N.V., including Chief Information Officer for Asia. Merchant also held significant positions at KPMG, where contributions to architecture advisory practices significantly boosted revenue. Edward R. Merchant holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education and Technology from Montclair State University and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University.